Oliver Chin, author and artist of graphic novel, “A Window to the World,” a story of a diverse group of Bay Area teenagers struggling with the aftershocks of 9/11, at 7 p.m. at El Cerrito Library, 6510 Stockton Ave. 526-7512.

James Lilley introduces “China Hands: Nine Decades of Adventure, Espionage and Diplomacy” at 1:30 p.m. at the Women’s Faculty Club, UC Campus. Part of the New Perspectives on Asia Series. 549-2668. http://ieas.berkeley.edu

Ursula Schultz and Cathy Goldberg of Berkeley’s Cheese Board Collective take us on “A Tour of Old and New World Cheeses” at 7:30 p.m. at Easy Going Bookstore, 1385 Shattuck Ave. 843-3533.

Actors Ensemble of Berkeley “The Sisters Rosensweig,” a comedy by Wendy Wasserstein, at 8 p.m. at Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck, and continues on Fri. and Sat. through May 15. Tickets are $10. 649-5999. www.aeofberkeley.org

Aurora Theatre Company “Antigone Falun Gong” at 8 p.m. Wed.-Sat., Sun. at 2 and 7 p.m. at 2081 Addison St. through May 16. Tickets are $28-$40 available from 843-4822. www.auroratheatre.org

“Casino!” a musical comedy by Joyce Whitelaw at 8 p.m at The Glenview Performing Arts Center, 1318 Glenfield Ave., Oakland. Also May 16 at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $20. 531-0511. www.glenviewpac.com

Impact Theatre “Money and Run” an action serial adventure with different episodes on Thurs., Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m. Runs through June 5 at La Val’s Subterranean, 1834 Euclid. For tickets and information call 464-4468. www.impacttheatre.com

New Shakespeare Company “Hamlet” at 8 p.m. at Berkeley Art Center, Through June 5.

READINGS AND LECTURES

Kent Haruf reads from his new novel “Eventide” at 7 p.m. at Cody’s Books on Fourth St. 559-9500. www.codysbooks.com

MUSIC AND DANCE

Berkeley Opera “Acis and Galatea” under the musical direction of George Thomson at 8 p.m. at Julia Morgan Theater. Tickets are $15-$40. 925-798-1300. www.berkeleyopera.org

Bay Area Classical Harmonies “Spring Fever!” at 7:30 P.M. at the Arlington Community Church, 52 Arlington Ave. in Kensington. Tickets are $8-$12 available online at www.BerkeleyBACH.org or by calling toll free 866-233-9892.

Chuck Prophet & the Mission Express and Farma at 9:30 p.m. at The Starry Plough. Cost is $12. 841-2082. www.starryploughpub.com

“Wild About Books” storytime at 10:30 a.m. at the Berkeley Public Library, 2090 Kittredge St. 981-6223.

Kids on the Block Puppet Show, promoting acceptance and understanding of physical and cultural differences at 2 p.m. at the Hall of Health, 2230 Shattuck Ave. Donation $3. Children under 3 free. 549-1564.

EXHIBITION OPENINGS

FinnArt: Art by Finns/Art Inspired by Finland Visual arts exhibition by more than a dozen artists, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Includes an Art Cafe, childrens art show, Finnish art history lectures. At the Finnish Kaleva Hall, 1970 Chestnut St. 849-0125.

“What’s in a Name? New Ways of Looking at ‘Craft’” A panel discussion about the viability of craft in the art world at 2 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. 238-2200. www.museumca.org

West Coast Live with Bert Stratton, Mark Hansen and Austin Willard and others at 10 a.m. at the Freight and Salvage. Cost is $15 in advance, $18 at the door, available from 415-664-9500 or www.ticketweb.com

June Kuramoto, kotoist, with Kimo Cornwell, keyboardist and Kenny Endo, taiko, perform in a fundraiser for West Contra Costa School District’s music programs, at 7 p.m. at Crowden Music Center, 1475 Rose St. Tickets are $20-$35. 841-1356.

Family Explorations: “Rosie the Riveter” Learn about the non-traditional roles women played during WWII. From noon to 4 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Sts. 238-2200. www.museumca.org